On board power regeneration system for electrically operated vehicles
First Claim
1. In an electrically operated wheeled vehicle having an electric traction motor powered by an electrical energy storage cell bank, driving at least one vehicle wheel, a powered regeneration system comprising in combination:
- a. a rotatably mounted flywheel;
b. an impeller operatively connected to said flywheel;
c. a fuel combustor arranged to emit a stream of combustion gas directed to impinge on said impeller to rotate said flywheel;
d. a supply of fuel for said combustor;
e. an electrical generator operationally connected to said flywheel to produce electrical power upon the rotation of said flywheel; and
f. electrical power control means connected between said generator and said cell bank to recharge said bank upon the operation of said generator.
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Abstract
An on-board electrical powered regeneration system for vehicles propelled by an electric traction motor and having an electrical storage cell bank composed of a rotatable flywheel operatively connected to an impeller, a fuel combustor arranged to emit a stream of gas directed to impinge on the impeller, a supply of fuel for the combustor, a generator driven by the flywheel, and electric power control means connected between the generator and the cell bank to convert the electrical output of the generator to a form compatible with the cell bank. Use of the flywheel as a power retainer and booster is also disclosed.
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6 Claims
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1. In an electrically operated wheeled vehicle having an electric traction motor powered by an electrical energy storage cell bank, driving at least one vehicle wheel, a powered regeneration system comprising in combination:
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a. a rotatably mounted flywheel; b. an impeller operatively connected to said flywheel; c. a fuel combustor arranged to emit a stream of combustion gas directed to impinge on said impeller to rotate said flywheel; d. a supply of fuel for said combustor; e. an electrical generator operationally connected to said flywheel to produce electrical power upon the rotation of said flywheel; and f. electrical power control means connected between said generator and said cell bank to recharge said bank upon the operation of said generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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